Do you like having your lessons spread out over the week, or would you prefer to get them all over with in a couple of days (basically giving you a longer weekend and more free time)?

That was the question put to sixth form students recently in a Whatuni survey, and results revealed 46% would be interested in something more condensed than the typical five-day schedule. The survey also showed that a whopping 87% of students believe they would benefit from having part of their course delivered online. Over a third said that the best use of this online content would be for revision purposes, allowing them to re-watch material in the build-up to exams.

Luckily for the students who made up the 46%, some unis are now starting to offer this more condensed style of course. One example is Kaplan Holborn College, an alternative higher-education provider based in London, which is now offering a range of two-day timetables as an alternative to comparable full degree courses available through Anglia Ruskin University. These courses – which basically involve the same material taught over a shorter period of time – aim to give students more flexibility in their studies. Anyone on a two-day course has five ‘free’ days to manage their own workload and focus on extracurricular activities or on gaining work experience for their CV. Students at Kaplan Holborn also have access to online lectures, which they can watch at their leisure in preparation for seminars.

Jennifer Birch, Head of Kaplan Holborn College, spoke about the importance they’re placing on their students’ needs for flexible tuition. “We believe these courses will allow our students to use their time more effectively and utilise opportunities to develop skills outside of their degree studies, ultimately making them more employable after they graduate,” said Jennifer.